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Lopez Inc majority flags pension fund risk in First Gen deal
The controlling shareholders of Lopez Inc. on Wednesday escalated their criticism of controversial “poison pill” provisions tied to transactions between First Gen Corp. and Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc., warning that major institutional investors, including state pension funds, could face significant losses if the clauses are triggered.
SM Investments Q1 profit up, dividend at record high
SM Investments Corp., the investment holding company of the Sy Group, opened 2026 with steady earnings growth, reporting a 7 percent increase in first-quarter net income to P21.5 billion, supported by broad-based gains across retail, banking, and property.
SEC urges unified action to close PH ‘vision-execution gap’
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is urging stronger cooperation across the various sectors to drive a more competitive and inclusive Philippine economy.
Parañaque fishers get financial training support
Fisherfolk in Barangay La Huerta are getting help to better manage their income through a new financial education program led by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the Parañaque city government, and BDO Foundation.
Maynilad sees steady growth as investments accelerate
Maynilad Water Services Inc. expects sustained growth in 2026 as it ramps up infrastructure spending and service improvements, after posting stronger first-quarter results driven...
